HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, JOSHUA!!

Happy 4th Birthday to you, Joshua! Wow, look how big you are getting. We had a wonderful birthday with perfect weather. Josh and his sister and brothers and cousin, Emily, played outside together all day long. We had a small birthday party at 2, with Grandma Karen and Papa Chris, Aunt Diana, Aunt Sandy, and Emily.

The highlight of Josh's day was riding in Grandpa's tractor! He was gone all morning, and came later this afternoon. We moved the kids play gym today, getting ready for more pasture field. We also had Grandpa move a tractor tire feeder for the horse and goat. Grandpa took Josh for a ride in the tractor, while Hannah, Zachariah, and Noah rode in the bucket. The kids had a blast playing in their "new" play area.

We took Josh to Cracker Barrel for his birthday supper and for Mother's Day. He got a little embarrassed when the waitresses sang to him.

So, little buddy, we are so thankful we still have you after Mommy accidently dropped you and caused your skull fracture, when you was a tiny 6 month old. I still get upset with myself even today, after 3 1/2 years. We are so glad that God put you in our family.

Here are a few pictures of our day. Birthday boy with cake and presents.Riding with

Grandpa.Hannah a little bit scared! See the new leaves? Here we go!

Noah on his own!

Hauling the tractor tire.What a cutie!Boys playing in the gravel.